rental market

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Hot rental market makes search ‘stressful’ for many — it won’t get better soon

Canada needs to build millions more homes before prices will lower: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

 

A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. B.C. announced on Sept. 11, 2023 it is making the maximum annual rent increase 3.5 per cent for 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. sets maximum rent increase for 2024 at 3.5%

Cap a jump up from 2% in 2023, but well below the rate of inflation

 

Statistics Canada says what amenities are included in rents across the country are important for accurately comparing the costs borne in different markets. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. renters pay more despite getting fewer amenities included: StatsCan

B.C. rent gets even more expensive than Ontario when lower air conditioning rates factored in

 

A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. A new report says Canada’s average asking rent reached a new record in July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Rent hit a new high in July as students prepped for school, buyers sidelined: report

Data shows July’s average asking rent hit $2,078, just shy of 9% above the same month last year

A for rent sign is displayed on a house in Ottawa on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022. A new report says Canada’s average asking rent reached a new record in July. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Tara Mathur and Jeremy Laceey standing in front of the yellow home Laceey currently lives at in Saanich. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

High rents have young people in Victoria, Saanich eyeing moving in to save

‘I realized that moving in with someone was definitely a big benefit’

Tara Mathur and Jeremy Laceey standing in front of the yellow home Laceey currently lives at in Saanich. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
This rental in Saanich is 300 square feet, but is going for the cost of a full one-bedroom apartment. (Screenshot/Craigslist)

‘Glorified shed’ in Saanich renting for full one-bedroom rate irks applicants

Renters looking for some sanity as Victoria market lands on dubious list

This rental in Saanich is 300 square feet, but is going for the cost of a full one-bedroom apartment. (Screenshot/Craigslist)
Victoria rents we’re largely up on a year-over-year basis in April. Pictured is a building going up on Victoria’s Vancouver Street in May 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria rents pricier last month compared to April 2022

Median, average prices of vacant rentals up at least 7 per cent

Victoria rents we’re largely up on a year-over-year basis in April. Pictured is a building going up on Victoria’s Vancouver Street in May 2022. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Victoria rental unit is priced at $1,900 for just 350 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)
A Victoria rental unit is priced at $1,900 for just 350 square feet. (Screenshot/Craigslist)
A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Long-awaited renters’ rebate among credits promised in B.C.’s 2023 budget

Other increases coming for families, lower-income earners

A rental sign is seen outside a building in Ottawa, Thursday, April 30, 2020. B.C.’s NDP government followed through on a long-promised renters’ rebate on Feb. 28, 2023, in its provincial budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A new national report on residential rentals says one-bedroom rental prices skyrocketed far above the B.C. cap on prices. (Pexels photo)

B.C. rent hikes capped at 2% but Victoria’s skyrocketed by 19%, says new report

Victoria resident says landlords are finding ways to evict tenants to raise rents

A new national report on residential rentals says one-bedroom rental prices skyrocketed far above the B.C. cap on prices. (Pexels photo)
A rendering of Starlight Developments’ proposal for a 1,600-unit rental project on Yates Street from Quadra to Cook streets. (Courtesy of Starlight Developments)

Developer envisions Harris Green reinvigoration as Victoria readies debate on 1,600 rentals

Two-block housing, commercial, public space transformation set for Feb. 9 public hearing

A rendering of Starlight Developments’ proposal for a 1,600-unit rental project on Yates Street from Quadra to Cook streets. (Courtesy of Starlight Developments)
A sign advising the public of a rental development application in Victoria as work on another building along Cook Street carries on. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2023 rental market showed Victoria remains one of Canada’s worst markets with unsustainable vacancy rates despite record units coming online in 2022. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Unaffordability, turnover price hikes dampen Greater Victoria’s record rentals year: CMHC

Annual report finds construction-heavy West Shore demand cooled by high new-unit rent rates

A sign advising the public of a rental development application in Victoria as work on another building along Cook Street carries on. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s 2023 rental market showed Victoria remains one of Canada’s worst markets with unsustainable vacancy rates despite record units coming online in 2022. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Snow-covered houses and the downtown skyline are seen after a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

How to protect yourself against ‘renoviction’ as rental markets heat up

‘If you receive a letter or notice that your landlord intends to evict you, obtain legal advice’

Snow-covered houses and the downtown skyline are seen after a snowstorm, in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Average one-bedroom rental prices in Victoria are up 22 per cent in December compared to December 2021, according to the latest national rent report from Zumper. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria rent skyrockets 22% in a year, remains fourth worst in Canada

The latest report from Zumper puts average one-bedroom rent at $2,150 in December

Average one-bedroom rental prices in Victoria are up 22 per cent in December compared to December 2021, according to the latest national rent report from Zumper. (Black Press Media file photo)
Good Earth Coffeehouse will close the Uptown centre location Nov. 20. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Good Earth Coffeehouse to close Uptown location, opting out of lease renewal

The closure leaves some disappointed, but fans can still get their fix at various other locations

Good Earth Coffeehouse will close the Uptown centre location Nov. 20. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Victoria continues to be a pricey rental market when compared to cities nationwide. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria rents up more than six per cent in September

City remains among most expensive in Canada amid increasing interest rates, supply issues

Victoria continues to be a pricey rental market when compared to cities nationwide. (Black Press Media file photo)
Julie Kalinowski, CEO of the dress and gown rental store The Fitzroy, is photographed in her Toronto store, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul

To rent or buy? What’s in store for the clothing rental industry in Canada

One fashion expert thinks major clothing brands may start launching their own rental segments

Julie Kalinowski, CEO of the dress and gown rental store The Fitzroy, is photographed in her Toronto store, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alex Lupul
The average rent for all property types in Victoria jumped 27 per cent in July over the same month in 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria rents spike at fastest rate in the country in past year

Cost of 2-BR suite reaches $2,836, a jump of 34.8 per cent over July 2021

The average rent for all property types in Victoria jumped 27 per cent in July over the same month in 2021. (Black Press Media file photo)
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B.C. rent banks increase housing stability, prevent homelessness: survey

61% of those who accessed rent bank support said the service prevented them from homelessness

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British Columbians all over are feeling the pinch as rent prices jump in July

Canada’s most expensive rental markets are almost all in B.C. and Ontario

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